Alana Sully, ACA

Alana Sully is an ACA counsellor with six years of clinical experience in Australia. She has supported people through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and major life changes. Alana presents a calm, respectful approach and aims to tailor sessions to each person's situation and goals.

Alana uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. She listens first, then works with clients to identify small steps that make daily life easier. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in the room and on coping strategies that can be used between meetings.

Her background includes work with carers, suicide prevention and disaster recovery, alongside broader mental health support. This experience informs a flexible style that balances problem-solving with emotional support. Clients can expect clear explanations of suggested techniques and space to try them at their own pace.

Alana draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred methods. She adapts those methods to fit each person's needs rather than following a single template. The aim is to help people manage symptoms, build daily routines and feel more able to face life’s demands.

Alana works in English and follows a collaborative process for setting goals and tracking progress. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she encourages people to bring what they already know about themselves into sessions. The focus is on steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.

Approaches that lend themselves to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and taking steps toward a life that matters. It helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and try small actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It tends to be practical and skill-based, useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy is built around warm, non-judgemental listening and giving people space to make their own choices; it supports people who need a steady, accepting therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That decision is made collaboratively and can be adjusted as therapy proceeds.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or making it easier to join from different locations. It also makes it straightforward to try worksheets, breathing exercises and behavioural tasks between sessions. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these methods to keep the focus on practical changes and ongoing progress.